SMART Mirror vs BedrockConnect for Minecraft
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SMART Mirror
Wirelessly mirror your device's screen to a compatible interactive display. Simply open the app, enter a connection code, and start sharing your content instantly.
- Wireless screen mirroring
- Connect via code
- Compatible with SMART Boards
- iQ embedded computing support
- Easy setup
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SMART Mirror makes it easy to quickly display what’s on your screen to a compatible SMART Board® interactive display with iQ embedded computing. How it works: - Open the SMART Mirror app - Enter the connection code displayed on the SMART Board with iQ’s screen - Begin sharing This app requires a SMART Board interactive display with SMART Mirror receiver (version 4.32.2 or greater).
BedrockConnect for Minecraft
Connect your PlayStation, Xbox, or Nintendo Switch to any Minecraft Bedrock Edition server. Enjoy custom texture packs and cross-platform multiplayer with friends. Simple setup and no technical knowledge required.
- Connect consoles to any Bedrock server
- Custom texture packs on console
- Server browser with live info
- Cross-platform multiplayer
- One-minute setup
- Automatic texture pack updates
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BedrockConnect is your ultimate multiplayer companion for Minecraft Bedrock Edition. Finally connect your PlayStation, Xbox, or Nintendo Switch to any third-party server and enjoy custom texture packs! PLAY ON ANY SERVER For the first time ever, connect your console to thousands of community servers worldwide. Whether you're on PlayStation, Xbox, or Nintendo Switch - BedrockConnect makes it possible to join servers that were previously PC and mobile only. No complicated setup. No technical knowledge required. Just connect and play with friends across all platforms. CUSTOM TEXTURE PACKS ON CONSOLE Always wanted to use texture packs on your console? BedrockConnect lets you download and apply custom texture packs on supported servers. Transform your game's look with community-created resource packs - something that was never possible on consoles before! KEY FEATURES • Connect PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch to any Bedrock server • Server Browser with live player counts, ping, and version info • Featured Servers - Discover the best community servers • Custom Texture Packs on supported servers • Automatic texture pack updates • Cross-platform multiplayer made easy • Simple one-minute setup HOW TO CONNECT 1. Open BedrockConnect and tap the + button 2. Enter the server IP and port 3. Tap Start - the server appears in your friends list 4. Join from your console and play! For texture packs: 1. Enable texture packs in settings 2. Select your resource pack 3. Join a supported server 4. The pack downloads automatically! REQUIREMENTS • Console and phone must be on the same WiFi network • Disable VPN and ad blockers for best results • Premium unlocks all features including ad-free experience SUPPORT Join our Discord community at https://discord.bedrockhub.io for help, tips, and to connect with thousands of other players. Note: Only texture packs with textures, sounds, and particles are supported. Shaders, mods, addons, and skin packs are not compatible. DISCLAIMER BedrockConnect is an independent third-party application created by the community. It is NOT affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Mojang, Microsoft, Sony, or Nintendo in any way. All trademarks belong to their respective owners. Terms of Service: https://bedrockconnect.app/tos Privacy Policy: https://bedrockconnect.app/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: BedrockConnect for Minecraft at 4.5 against SMART Mirror's 2.9. BedrockConnect for Minecraft also leads on review sentiment (51% vs 21%) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 months). SMART Mirror's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. BedrockConnect for Minecraft sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. SMART Mirror asks for nothing beyond the download.
BedrockConnect for Minecraft holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BedrockConnect for Minecraft has 3.4K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of SMART Mirror's written reviews are positive against 51% of BedrockConnect for Minecraft's.
SMART Mirror ships an update every 3 months, BedrockConnect for Minecraft every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SMART Mirror | BedrockConnect for Minecraft |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.9 (17 ratings) | 4.5 (3.4K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 20.8% of reviews | 51.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 17 | 3.4K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 122 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SMART Technologies | GKM Interactive UG (haftungsbeschränkt) |
Customer experience
SMART Mirror
BedrockConnect for Minecraft
Bugs and requests
SMART Mirror
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
BedrockConnect for Minecraft
Reported bugs
4 issues- Texture packs not applying correctly on servers
- Inability to join servers due to 'outdated' version
- Disconnections and failed connections when loading resources
- Crashes and freezes when trying to join servers
Requested features
4 requests- Add support for animation packs and shaders
- Allow use of more than one texture pack per server
- Improve update times to stay current with Minecraft versions
- Expand server support beyond the featured list
In-app purchases
SMART Mirror
No in-app purchases
BedrockConnect for Minecraft
- Premium$1.991 Month
- BedrockConnect Premium$2.991 Month
- BedrockConnect Premium$3.991 Month
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- BedrockConnect Premium$4.491 Month
- BedrockConnect - Premium$17.991 Year
- Premium Yearly$19.991 Year
- BedrockConnect Premium$22.991 Year
Questions
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